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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 472.49 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 472.49 and 253.24 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 472.49 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/472.49 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 472.49 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 119,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,653.37/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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